Opposition Constructive

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Proposition Rebuttal

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United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs,
"Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies", April 14, 2016, http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/introouterspacetreaty.html

Great analysis. Especially in your last speech. You hit on pretty much everything I needed in order to give you the decision. The only think left fore is the actual "ethical" obligation. I personally agree we should not exploit an alien ecosystem. Others may disagree of it means living 1000 years. So why do we have an ethical/moral obligation specifically to protect something that would benefit us so greatly? What is the inherent value in keeping that system untouched? Best of luck!!

Great debate! I really enjoyed how clear your rebuttal analysis was in terms of framing the main issues of the debate. You provided a very clear and consistent perspective. Great job!

Ultimately I agree completely with the last speech. I read over the current treaty and feel it is inadequate and very human centered. I think the current treaty would absolutely allow us to exploit alien ecosystems if it benefits "mankind." I appreciate the analysis of how western civilizations often exploit African countries, stating they too will benefit, when in reality we are exploiting them for personal gain. I think if we found microbes that make us last 1000 years we would turn their ecosystem into a factors, and that is morally wrong and we should preserve and pretect foreign exosystems before it gets to that.